Lake Country Bat Control Services

Bat Removal and Management Solutions for Athens, Eatonton, Greensboro, Madison, and Milledgeville Homes

Bats play vital roles in our environment. A single bat can consume up to 1,200 insects every hour, totaling 6,000-8,000 insects nightly. They disperse seeds, pollinate plants, and contribute to advances in technology and engineering. However, when they take up residence in your home, they create serious health hazards that demand expert intervention, from respiratory issues caused by histoplasmosis to the rare but serious risk of rabies transmission. Bat infestations aren't problems you can ignore or handle yourself, especially when you consider the legal protections surrounding these animals.

At CatchPro Wildlife Removal, we offer humane bat removal and thorough cleanup services that address both the immediate problem and the long-term health risks associated with bat infestations. Our wildlife removal team understands the critical timing restrictions, legal requirements, and specialized techniques needed to deliver five-star-rated solutions to our community while protecting these essential members of Georgia's ecosystem.

If you think that bats may have found their way into your home, call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 or contact us online to request a free removal estimate!

Our Comprehensive Bat Removal and Cleanup Process

We follow industry best management practices to handle every aspect of your bat problem safely and effectively.

Our bat control services include:

• Detailed inspections. We conduct a thorough examination of your property to identify all active entry points and potential access areas. We also look for dark discoloration called sebum, which comes from natural oils from bat fur that accumulate around frequently used entry holes.
• Strategic exclusion. We seal all potential entry points except for a few select locations where we install one-way doors. These devices allow bats to leave the structure but prevent them from reentering, letting the colony evacuate naturally and legally.
• Final sealing. Once all bats have left the building, we remove the one-way doors and seal the final openings, completing the exclusion process and preventing future infestations.
• Professional guano cleanup. Our team wears full-face respirators and complete Tyvek body suits while following strict safety protocols. We spray guano before vacuuming to prevent aerosolizing fungal spores that cause histoplasmosis, and we use vacuum systems with multiple filters to contain hazardous materials.
• Complete remediation. For heavily soiled areas, we remove contaminated insulation and replace it with new material. We also apply pheromone treatments to disinfect and deodorize the space, preventing other bats from detecting previous bat presence and attempting to recolonize your structure.

While comprehensive exclusion can require significant investment, it's far less expensive than dealing with repeated infestations when bats discover alternative entry points you missed.

Why Bats Require Professional, Legal Handling

Many people don't realize that killing bats is illegal. You cannot spray, fog, or harm them in any way. Of the 16 bat species residing in Georgia, two are federally endangered: the Gray bat and the Indiana bat. Many others appear on threatened species lists, making professional expertise essential for legal compliance.

The proper approach to bat problems is exclusion, but timing is everything. There are specific times of year when exclusion is prohibited because bat pups are flightless. Attempting removal during maternity season means the pups will die, which is both inhumane and illegal. A professional understands these critical windows and knows when intervention can legally occur.

Additionally, bats need only an opening the size of a pencil to gain entry. Common access points include gable vents, ridge caps, roof junctions, valleys, returns, and dormers—areas built to keep out wind and water but readily accessible to bats. Locating every potential entry point requires detailed inspection skills and experience. Miss even one gap, and you'll face the same problem again after spending time and money on partial solutions.

Don't risk your health or legal violations. Call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 to request same-day solutions from our licensed team!